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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1936

Page

3

Anniversary Dinner and Local Social Notices

A birthday dinner honoring ae Brown and Mrs. James Bex le at the Brown home near Stephenson drew many relatives and friends. The Francis Asbury Union M E Church held a combined meeting at Miss Margaret Campbell's Frederick County home followed by a social hour and a welcome home shower for newlyweds Lehring Staples and Harry Ridgeway. Mary Amanda Haun wed Johnnie Peffer in a Braddock Street M E Church ceremony officiated by Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker at the Stephens City parsonage.

Stephenson Ralph* Brown Ae Brown James Bexle Eugene Brown Mary Brown Branson Boyce Paul, Lawrence Mary Billy Harry Brown Rollen Ralph Brown Dorothy Ray Robert Foster Nancy and Garland Marshall Brown Walter Brown E.’ Lee Brown Charlie Shananbrook Austin Kling Gladys Kling Shank Hilda Bowen W. M. Rexrode Elden Rexrode James Rexrode Vernon Lillie Marie Lois Harry Blanchfield F. L. Mowery Francis Asbury Union The Methodist Episcopal Church Margaret Campbell Frederick County David Petrie Dorothy Bean Stephens City Cathleen Haymaker Lehring Staples Harry E. Ridgeway Reba Riley Ridgeway Eloise Caldwell Mary Amanda Haun Johnnie Peffer Hubert Sydensstricker Braddock Street M. E. Church South John A. Haun Fred Cc. Peffer Berryville Washington Street

Social calendar notes for Winchester and area clubs

Monday 8 pm meeting of Winchester Post W F W. Tuesday afternoon Middletown and Stephens City Home Demonstration Clubs picnic at Beth Furnace 4 9 pm. Lions Club regular weekly meeting and supper at Georgeington Hotel. Night dance sponsored by Crusaders at Jordan Springs. Chester Camp 1510 Modern Woodmen of America at 136 North Loudoun Street.

Middletown Stephens City Beth Furnace Lions Club Georgeington Hotel The Crusaders Jordan Springs Winchester Camp Modern Woodmen of America North Loudoun Street

Winchester Attorneys To Attend Bar Gathering

Forty seventh annual meeting of the Virginia State Bar Association will be held at the Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach over three days starting next week. Local Winchester attendees include judges, lawyers, and their spouses with a reception opening the session. Also noted is the Payne family reunion attendance drop due to cooler weather and illness at Big Spring.

Virginia State Bar Association Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach Stuart D. Campbell Abingdon Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Edward Wren Hudgins Chase City William Hudgins James Easley Louise Easley Halifax Cassius Moncure Chichester Alexander W. Parker Adolphus Blair Scott Alexander Hamilton Sands Charles W. Moss Dave E. Satterfield, Jr Willis Miller Frederick County Commonwealth Attorney J. Sloan Kuykendall Payne Ernest Payne Big Spring Frances Payne Keedy Oscar Miller Ruth Ridgeway Mary Engle Wylia Belle Payne Robert Sawyer Imogene Sperow Ella Brandenburg Dixie Joan Sperow Mary Jane Arbaugh Sunny Italians Ralph Arbaugh Charles Fridgeway Burr P. Harrison Thomas Brinton Harrison Harrison Winchester

Shower given for Mr and Mrs John D Cammer

A miscellaneous shower was held in honor of Mr and Mrs John D Cammer at the Cammer home on Tuesday July 28. Many relatives and friends attended and offered gifts. The event featured a blue and white color scheme, refreshments, and the couple received numerous useful presents.

John D. Cammer J. W. Cammer Annie R. Lichliter Linden. Singhass Lester J. C. Cammer Kenneth June Lewis Hudson Mary Byrd Thelma Una Dorton W. E. Terry W. E. Hamilton Raymond Whitacre Leonard Mauck Katherine Lee Jean Paul Cammer

Visitors and departures among Winchester social set this week

A parade of guests and travelers marks the week in Winchester. Families include the Cobls entertaining Barney and J A Leach before their Richmond departure, while Rev E B McGukin and Mrs McGukin plan a Monday vacation leave. Several residents head to New York Atlantic City and Pittsburgh for visits and returns, with locals such as Mrs Lee Caldwell, Mrs Eppa White, Miss Jane Bickers, and Norman Ochs among those noted for travel or hosting duties.

Miss Dean Evelyn C. Dean Atlantic City District Nurse Association A. Lee Cobl Mrs. Barney J. A. Leach Richmond E. B. McGukin Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Jane Bickers New York M. B. Bickers N. J

Miss Dunn To Wed Mr Wood in Front Royal Engagement

Front Royal, Va. Aug. 1. Announcement that Miss Lucy Dunn of Front Royal will marry Bruce J. Wood of Flint Hill was made by her aunt Mrs. George C. Ramsey. The marriage is planned for late summer. The party climaxed with a dining room bower of hydrangeas and lace hearts bearing the couple’s names. about 35 guests attended.

Front Royal Lucy Dunn Hadassah Dunn Bruce J. Wood Flint Hill George C. Ramsey Miss Dunn

Chaperones Named for Warren County Centennial Ball

Chaperones for the Queen's Ball during the Warren County Centennial are Senator and Mrs. A G Weaver Mr and Mrs John H Downing Mrs H H Downing and Mr and Mrs W R Lee. Parade entries rise for Saturday at 2 pm with a Junior Drum and Bugle Corps from Staunton and floats from local firms. Box seats for Friday night sold out with reserved seating at Warren Drug Store. readiness for three day centennial program slated to begin Friday morning.

Front Royal Warren County A. G. Weaver John H. Downing H. H. Downing W. R. Lee Warren Drug Store Drum and Bugle Corp Staunton Beeler Plumbing and Heating Company Strasburg Riverton Ime and Stone Company Stewart Payne S. B. Downing, Sr Dr. Hansbrough W. E. Carson Frank Gibb Col. Whitside Dr. Sonner W. P. Slaughter I. H. Trout C. O. Maddox G. Tyler Miller Floyd Board J. F. Forsyth E. H. Stokes P. M. Shirey Leslie Fox Keyser Billy Bierer John Lee

Winchester and Frederick Scouts Prepare for Camp Wile Rock

About fifty Boy Scouts from Winchester and Frederick County plan to enter Camp Wile Rock on Tuesday morning August 4. Camp director I Fred Stine said attendees should bring all baggage to Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Sunday August 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The group departs from the same church Tuesday at 7 30 a.m.

Winchester Frederick County Wile Rock Fred Stine Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church

Farmers Return Largest Frederick County Delegation

A delegation of 30 to 35 men and women from Frederick County returned yesterday from Blacksburg after attending sessions of the Institute of Rural Affairs. It was the largest group to attend and they brought back glowing accounts of the meetings.

Frederick County Blacksburg Institute of Rural Affairs

Hable's Palace Presents Tim McCoy In Roaring Guns

Hable's Palace shows Tim McCoy in Roaring Guns today billed as the fastest and most thrilling outdoor adventure on screen. Also on view Monday and Tuesday is Secret Agent starring Madeleine Carroll Robert Young and Peter Lorre with a Fox news reel supplement.

Tim McCoy Hable’s Palace Theatre Madeleine Carroll Robert Young Peter Lorre Hable’s Palace Fox News

Centennial Celebration Ties Town To Visiting Kin

Miss Kate Jones of Washington will spend the weekend with sisters Jordie and Jessie Jones as the town hosts a centennial celebration. Mrs. Bessie Ferguson Cary in Richmond will stay next week at Ivy Lodge. Mr. Hermon Clayton will spend the weekend here with Mrs. Clayton. Mrs. Edward H. Stokes will entertain tonight on Royal avenue in honor of Mrs. Charles Paris Jr. and Mrs. Johnnie Marchi. Mrs. George Wallihan and Grace Wallihan visit Warrenton after surgery recovery. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Lee plan a picnic tomorrow evening. Capt. and Mrs. Victor Herbster, summering at Flint Hill, were Front Royal visitors. Herbster spoke at the Rotary dinner.

Kate Jones Washington Jordie Jessie Jones Bessie Ferguson Cary Richmond Ivy Lodge Edward H. Stokes Royal Avenue Charles Paris, Jr Johnnie Marchi Victor Herbster Flint Hill Front Royal Capt. Herbster Rotary

Notable Visitors and Local Social Highlights in Brownton

Elder T S Dalton of Baltimore visits Brownton for the old School Baptist meeting today and tomorrow. Dr Edwin Whitsell of Northwestern University Evanston Ill guests Rev R B Claguzett and family. Mrs Mary E Spencer leaves for Washington DC to stay at Grace Dodge Hotel. Mr and Mrs Carl Thompson of Washington visit relatives here. Miss Phyllis Meems of Winchester in town yesterday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller of Washington Va entertain guests tonight. Front Royal residents expected. Mrs Frank Line of Maurertown wins 15 dollar carnival prize. Bim Cook wins 5 dollars. Tonight a 20 dollar prize to be awarded. Mrs Harold Smith hosts bridge club near town yesterday. Miss Jane Cary and Miss Anne Yarrington depart for Camp Smu Stradderman. Mrs John Lee in Washington DC today.

T. S. Dalton Baltimore Brownton Frank Line Maurertown Bim Cook

Condition Of Shenandoah Rivers North River Clear South River Muddy

River conditions in the Shenandoah region show the North River clear while the South River remains muddy. Observers note varying water clarity and potential impacts on navigation and local water use. Local authorities monitor updates for safety and fishing activity.

Local Notables Attend Centennial Visits in Front Royal

Front Royal notes show Richmond graduate Mr Tom Lovering visiting town as Centennial events continue. Lt Gov James Price to dine with State Senator Aubrey Weaver at Four Winds home near town. Gov George C Peery to visit Gov Samuel Gardner Waller at Mrs Mary Waller’s home east of town. Mr and Mrs Claude Stokes and daughter Dorothy plan a Washington and Camp Meade trip. Mrs Beverley F Browne hosts a small dinner at her Druid Hill home tonight.

Front Royal Tom Lovering Richmond Randolph-Macon Academy James Price Aubrey G. Weaver George C. Peery Samuel Gardner Waller Mary Waller Claude Stokes Dorothy Stokes Washington Camp Meade, Md Beverley F. Browne

Also Mentioned on This Page

Yoas,epavaal Z A IGE Winchester Post Russell Williams South Cameron Street Audrey Jean Williams Williams Bessie Stephens Edinburg, Va B. P. Harrison Greenway Court Lord Fairfax Meade Memorial Church Boyce George Washington Henry Little Norfolk J. B. Beverley Nan DuPuy Mr. Seddon Cabell Nelson New York City R. B. Nelson Episcopal Rectory Frank Gearing Betty Jane Gearing Linden Ind Gearing M. J. Wright Evelyn Wright Martinsburg Forest Galloway Brucetown Winchester Memorial Hospital Mamie Brown Margaret L. Hodgson Millinery Hugh Francis Kansas City, Mo Thomas B. Byrd Francis Byrd France R. M. Ward South Washington Street Mrs. Case Purcellville Margaret Walston Lee Caldwell City Eppa White Ernest Thorpe North Loudoun Street Paul Sampson Earl Norman Ochs Handley High School Pittsburgh Lewis Hyde Mary Hyde H. H. McGuire Eleanor Gillespie John 8. Scully, Jr South Stewart Street James Allen Sunnyside Anna Wilson Fredy Havermale Kernstown Carroll Hummer Alen Retha Hummer Nineveh Mr. Wood Queen Warren County Eva Massey Post Oak Spotsylvania County Isabelle Jenkins Shenandoah, Va Page County Jean Harmon Orange County Botton Row Elizabeth White Cedarville Jean Elizabeth Major the Fork Lorraine Updike South River Boy Scout Farmers Return Hermon Clayton Mrs. Clayton George Wallihan Grace Lewis Wallihan William Hudson Warrenton Warrenton Hospital Hansen Beale William cC. Armstrong A. J. Walker Atlanta Edwin Whitsell Northwestern University Evanston, Il R. B. Claguzett Clagett Dr. Whitsell Mary E. Spencer Violette Collins Fairlawn Washington, D. C Grace Dodge Hotel Carl Thompson W. R. Thompson G. C. Ramsey Phyllis Meems Arthur Miller Washington, Va Harold Smith Town Jane Cary Anne Yarrington Camp Strawderman Conscien Shenandoah Valley National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Shenandoah Rivers Fork Union CY Academy Buidin J. J. Weber Box D Fork Union Virginia Front Royal News Tavenner's N. Loudoun St Brooks’ Pharmacy Huntsberry WEAF Berlin Bill Slater Thurn WABC Press-Radio WOR Ernie WJZ Noble Cain Cappabella Jimmy Farrell Ferdi Margaret McCrea Lewisburg Messner Clem McCarthy Monaco Goodman Orchestra Cal the Commercial & Savings Bank Member Vienna Underwood Colonial Beauty Shoppe Oppe. Geo Washington Hotel Nina V. Wolford Big Joe Winchester’s Bakery Ener Quality Cou N. Loudoun Lorain R. M. Swimley Geo. Washington Hotel
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